REVISION DATE: 10/02/2016 SDS No.

: 10803

SAFETY DATA SHEET

ABS PIPE AND FITTINGS

1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

ALTERNATIVE PRODUCT NAMES Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene pipe and fittings

PRODUCT NO. 1Exxx, 2Zxxx, 4Zxxx, 5Zxxx,

APPLICATION Drain, Soil and Waste

MANUFACTURER: WAVIN UK
Parsonage Way,
Chippenham,
Wiltshire, SN15 5PN

Tel: (01249) 766600 (24 hour Emergency Number)

Fax: (01249) 443286

CONTACT PERSON development.technologist@wavin.co.uk

2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

ABS pipes and fittings as finished product are not regarded as hazardous to health, and exhibit no chemical hazards when used under normal
circumstances for the stated application(s). However, fine particles released on cutting may cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory tract.

3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

This material is not classified as hazardous to Health or the Environment under current EU legislation.

CAS Number Content (W/W) Chemical name

9003-56-9 >= 80 .0 - <= 100.0 % Styrene-acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer
100-42-5 < 1.0 % Styrene

4 FIRST AID MEASURES

INHALATION
Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. Unlikely route of exposure as the product does not
contain volatile substances.

INGESTION
Unlikely route of exposure. Get medical attention should discomfort develop.

SKIN CONTACT
Contact with molten product may cause burns. Cool with plenty of cold water. Do not attempt to remove the solidified plastic without consulting a
trained first aider. Contact with the product at room temperature is unlikely to cause irritation however, obtain medical attention if any discomfort
develops.

EYE CONTACT
Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eye lids. Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if any
discomfort continues.

5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Extinguish with foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog. Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire.

SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES

Avoid breathing fire vapours. Beware, risk of formation of toxic and corrosive gases. Keep run-off water out of sewers and water sources. Dike for
water control. If risk of water pollution occurs, notify appropriate authorities.

PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN FIRE

Self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of a large fire.
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6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Not applicable.

ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
Do not allow to enter drains, sewers or watercourses. Avoid release to the environment.

SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS

Not applicable.

7 HANDLING AND STORAGE

USAGE PRECAUTIONS
Avoid dust formation if cutting. Avoid eating, drinking and smoking when using the product. Observe good industrial hygiene practices. Gloves
should be worn if edges are sharp where pipes have been broken.

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Products should preferably be stored in dry covered conditions away from direct sources of heat, including sunlight. During storage it must be
recognised that the packaging and pallets may themselves be a fire risk, and are generally a much more likely route for rapid fire spread.

8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Appropriate workwear

ENGINEERING MEASURES
Provide adequate general and local exhaust ventilation.

RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
No specific recommendation made, but respiratory protection may still be required under exceptional circumstances when excessive dust
formation occurs. Seek advice.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

15min TWA 8hr TWA

Total Inhalable Dust 20 mg/m 10 mg/m
Total Respirable Dust 4 mg/m

DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS WITH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

Cas No. Name 15min TWA 8hr TWA

7647-01-0 Styrene ; 40 ppm ; 20 ppm ;

HAND PROTECTION
For prolonged or repeated skin contact use suitable protective gloves.

EYE PROTECTION
Wear protective goggles to prevent any possibility of eye contact especially when cutting.

9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

APPEARANCE Solid plastic articles

COLOUR White, Grey or Black

ODOUR Odourless
SOLUBILITY Insoluble in water DECOMPOSITION TEMP C > 250

RELATIVE DENSITY 1.0 approx FLASH POINT (C) > 350

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10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

STABILITY
Stable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use.

CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Avoid excessive heat for prolonged periods of time.

HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS

None under normal conditions. Thermal decomposition or combustion may liberate carbon oxides and other toxic gases or vapours,
including those listed in section 8.

11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

INHALATION
Dust formed during cutting may be irritating to the respiratory tract.

INGESTION
No harmful effects expected.

SKIN CONTACT
No harmful effects expected

EYE CONTACT
Dust formed during cutting may cause irritation.

12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

ECOTOXICITY
The product components are not classified as environmentally hazardous. However, this does not exclude the possibility that inappropriate,
large or frequent disposal might have a harmful or damaging effect on the environment.

13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION
Disposal of waste materials in accordance with local Waste regulations. When handling waste, consideration should be made to the safety precautions
applying to handling of the product. Recycle where it is practical to do so.

14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION

GENERAL The product is not covered by international regulation on the transport of dangerous goods (IMDG,
IATA, ADR/RID).

15 REGULATORY INFORMATION

RISK PHRASES NC Not classified.

SAFETY PHRASES P13 Safety data sheet available for professional user on request.

EU DIRECTIVES
Dangerous Substance Directive 67/548/EEC. Dangerous Preparations Directive 1999/45/EC. Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 concerning the
Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH).

APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE

Safety Data Sheets for Substances and Preparations. Classification and Labelling of Substances and Preparations Dangerous for Supply.

GUIDANCE NOTES
Workplace Exposure Limits EH40.
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16 OTHER INFORMATION

REVISION DATE 10/08/2009

REV. NO./REPL. SDS GENERATED A

SAFETY DATA SHEET STATUS Approved.

DATE 18/08/2009

SIGNATURE AT
SIGNATURE 2 AR

INFORMATION FOR DOWNSTREAM USERS ONLY; NAMELY,

Any natural or legal person established within the community, other than the manufacturer or the importer, who uses a substance, either on its own
or in a preparation, in the course of his industrial or professional activities. A distributor or a consumer is not a downstream user.

DISCLAIMER

This information relates only to the specific material as supplied and may not be valid for such material if used in combination with any other
material(s) or in any other process. Such information is, to the best of the company's knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date
indicated. The data should not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties of the product described or its suitability for a particular application, nor
does it make any warranty, either express or implied of merchantability for the product itself. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to the
suitability and completeness of such information for his own particular use.